The 10 identified priority provinces per year will receive livelihood programs and other related support from the DA, amounting to at least P80 million. This is part of the P800 million a year budget allocation to fund programs for Filipino farmers in the poorest provinces.

Agriculture Assistance Secretary Lerey A. Panes was quoted by Business Mirror said this budget is in line with the Duterte administration’s thrust to lift the farmers from poverty.

“At the end of President Duterte’s terms, you should be proud that you are a farmer and you’re earning more than enough,” Panes said.